TP-LINK Archer GE800 Quick Installation Guide

Brand: TP-LINK

Model: Archer GE800

Type: Quick Installation Guide

Below you will find brief information for Archer GE800, BE19000. This document is a quick installation guide for your new gaming router. It provides information on setting up the hardware, connecting to the internet, and using the TP-Link Tether app or web browser for network setup. It also covers gaming specific features like Game Detector, Port Forwarding, Game Panel, Game Statistics, EasyMesh compatibility and USB Applications. The guide also provides troubleshooting tips and information on how to optimize WiFi performance, use gaming acceleration options and HomeShield security features.

TP-Link HomeShield premium security services keep your home network safe with cutting-edge features.

Tap the HomeShield tab to enjoy.

TP-Link HomeShield

For more details, visit https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield.

With the USB port, it’s easy to share files and media with multiple devices.

Visit https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb to learn more about the USB applications.

• Local Storage Sharing: Share files from the USB drive with devices on your home network

• Media Server: Play media from the USB drive on your computer and smart devices

• Remote Access: Access the USB drive when you are away from home

USB Applications

Quality of Service (QoS)

Prioritize your bandwidth needs

for a better networking

experience.

Parental Controls

Manage online time and block

inappropriate content to maintain

healthy online habits.

Network Protection

Detects cyber threats to keep

your privacy and connected

devices well protected.

Comprehensive Reports

Gain full statistics and insight to

help you understand your home

network better.

EasyMesh-Compatible

You can experience strong, stable, and seamless wireless connections throughout your home with

EasyMesh.

• Flexible Scalability

Flexibly scale your home networking with different vendors*, different topologies, different Protocols and

different product categories.

• One-Click Settings

Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the main router and the satellite device, then the EasyMesh

network is all set up. TP-Link routers in factory settings can be connected to form an EasyMesh network

directly without any redundant setup.

• Seamless Roaming

Connects mobile devices to your routers or extenders that provide the best coverage. Devices

compatible with EasyMesh also share a single Wi-Fi name so you stay connected in every room.

For more information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/easymesh/

*Failure may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. A better network connection can be

established between all APs from TP-Link.

Q1. What should I do if I want to change the WAN port

for internet service?

•

Connect to your desired WAN port with an Ethernet

cable. During the quick network setup, select the

corresponding port as the internet port. Alternatively,

go to

Tools > Internet Connection > Internet Port

(Tether app)

or Internet > Internet Port

(web

management page) to change the internet port.

Q2. What should I do if I can’t access the web

management page?

•

Reboot your router and try again.

•

If the computer is set to a static IP, change its settings

to obtain an IP address automatically.

•

Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in

the web browser. Alternatively, enter

http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web

browser.

•

Use another web browser and try again.

•

Disable and enable the network adapter in use.

Q3. What should I do if I can’t access the internet?

•

Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then

power it on and check the internet. If your modem has

more than one Ethernet port, keep the other ports

unconnected.

•

Check if the internet is working normally by

connecting a computer directly to the modem via an

Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet

service provider.

•

og in to the web management page, and go to the

Network Map page to check whether the internet IP

address is valid or not. If it’s valid, go to Advanced >

Network > Internet, click Advanced Settings, select

Use the Following DNS Addresses, set the primary

DNS to 8.8.8.8, and set the secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If

it is not, check the hardware connection or contact

your internet service provider.

•

For cable modem users, log in to the web

management page of the router and go to Advanced

> Network > Internet > MAC Clone. Select Clone

Current Device MAC and click SAVE. Then reboot

both the modem and the router.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

• If you have not changed the default wireless password,

it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router.

• Connect a computer directly to the router using an

Ethernet cable. Log in to the router’s web management

page at http://tplinkwi.net and go to the Wireless

page to retrieve or reset your wireless password

Q5. How should I position my router for optimal Wi-Fi

performance?

•

Keep the router vertical while working.

•

Don’t place your router in a corner or in a closet.

•

Avoid obstacles and high-powered appliances.

•

Keep your router in a central location at a certain

height.

Q6. Why can't my computer's speed reach 10 Gbps?

•

Check if your computer is connected to the 10G LAN

port of the router.

•

Check if the network bandwidth provided by your ISP

is 10 Gbps or higher.

•

It is recommended to use Cat6/6a or above network

cables to connect devices

•

If you need help, please contact our technical

support.

Need Help?

For technical support, replacement services, user guides, and other information, please visit

https://www.tp-link.com/support.

Gaming Tools

The router provides a variety of gaming tools to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.

* Log in to the web management page of the router to use these gaming tools.

• Game Detector

Users can see the real-time ping of their game server.

• Port Forwarding for Gamers

Port Forwarding for Gamers includes built-in rules for popular online games. Simply select your

game from the list and configure basic settings for it. An optimized gaming experience is just

around the corner.

• Game Panel

View real-time device status on an exclusive gaming dashboard, including RGB effects, network

traffic, performance, and connected USB devices. Also, monitor Quad Game acceleration and the

performance of your games and devices.

• Game Statistics

Displays your gaming record, including data traffic and the duration of every game played.

Scan for Setup Video

· Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.

· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.

· Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

· Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

· Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Quick Installation Guide

BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router

LED

Button

Wi-Fi

Button

WPS

Button

Acceleration

Button

LED Explanation

Button Explanation

True Gaming Acceleration

*Images may dier from your actual products.

• Keep the router vertical while working. Refer to Q5 of Need Help to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi

performance.

• The combo port pairs a RJ45 port with an SFP+ port. Only one port in the pair can be used at a time.

Connect the router’s 10 Gbps Combo port to the internet

via Ethernet or fiber network.

Connect the power adapter to the router and press the

Power button to turn it on.

Note: If you want to change the WAN port for internet service,

refer to Q1 of Need Help in this guide.

Wait until the LED of the router blinks red or pulses purple

and blue before moving on.

Physical buttons are located on the front of the router.

Q1. What should I do if I want to change the WAN port

for internet service?

•

Connect to your desired WAN port with an Ethernet

cable. During the quick network setup, select the

corresponding port as the internet port. Alternatively,

go to

Tools > Internet Connection > Internet Port

(Tether app)

or Internet > Internet Port

(web

management page) to change the internet port.

Q2. What should I do if I can’t access the web

management page?

•

Reboot your router and try again.

•

If the computer is set to a static IP, change its settings

to obtain an IP address automatically.

•

Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in

the web browser. Alternatively, enter

http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web

browser.

•

Use another web browser and try again.

•

Disable and enable the network adapter in use.

Q3. What should I do if I can’t access the internet?

•

Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then

power it on and check the internet. If your modem has

more than one Ethernet port, keep the other ports

unconnected.

•

Check if the internet is working normally by

connecting a computer directly to the modem via an

Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet

service provider.

•

og in to the web management page, and go to the

Network Map page to check whether the internet IP

address is valid or not. If it’s valid, go to Advanced >

Network > Internet, click Advanced Settings, select

Use the Following DNS Addresses, set the primary

DNS to 8.8.8.8, and set the secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If

it is not, check the hardware connection or contact

your internet service provider.

•

For cable modem users, log in to the web

management page of the router and go to Advanced

> Network > Internet > MAC Clone. Select Clone

Current Device MAC and click SAVE. Then reboot

both the modem and the router.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

• If you have not changed the default wireless password,

it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router.

• Connect a computer directly to the router using an

Ethernet cable. Log in to the router’s web management

page at http://tplinkwi.net and go to the Wireless

page to retrieve or reset your wireless password

Q5. How should I position my router for optimal Wi-Fi

performance?

•

Keep the router vertical while working.

•

Don’t place your router in a corner or in a closet.

•

Avoid obstacles and high-powered appliances.

•

Keep your router in a central location at a certain

height.

Q6. Why can't my computer's speed reach 10 Gbps?

•

Check if your computer is connected to the 10G LAN

port of the router.

•

Check if the network bandwidth provided by your ISP

is 10 Gbps or higher.

•

It is recommended to use Cat6/6a or above network

cables to connect devices

•

If you need help, please contact our technical

support.

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or

with an Ethernet cable.

New Password:

Let’s Get Started

Conrm Password:

http://tplinkwi.net

2. Launch a web browser and enter

http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in

the address bar. Create a password to log in.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up

the internet connection and register for the

TP-Link Cloud service.

Note: If the login

window does not

appear, please

refer to Q2 of Need

Help in this guide.

The default wireless network

names (SSIDs) and password

are printed on the label at the

bottom of the router.

Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via the TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.

To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link,

bind your TP-Link ID to the router.

Scan for Tether Tether

3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select

Gaming Router > Archer GE800. Follow the

steps to complete the setup and connect to

the internet.

Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.

Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.

Choose Your Device Type

Gaming Router

Range Extender

Wireless Router

Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_6G

LED Strip

Bottom LED

Check the router’s working status by following the LEDs.

Start up

LED StripBottom LED

Connected to

internet (Wi-Fi on)

Connected to

internet (Wi-Fi off)

Disconnected from

internet

Power off

WPS in progress/

Router reseting/

Router being

upgraded

Alternate between Blue & Red

Blinking Red

Selected RGB Effect

Blinking Blue

Off

Internet

Fiber-Optic Cable

PON Stick

Connect via ber

a. Connect to your PON stick

(not included in the package).

b. Connect to the router’s 10 Gbps SFP+ Port.

c. Turn on your modem, and wait

about 2 minutes for it to restart.

Internet

Ethernet Cable

b. Connect to the router’s

10Gbps RJ45 Port.

a. Turn off your modem, and

remove the backup battery if any.

Note: If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet

instead of a modem, simply connect the router’s 10 Gbps

RJ45 port to it.

Connect via Ethernet

10 Gbps SFP+

1Connect the Hardware

Press the WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client

device to start the WPS process.

Press this button to turn the router’s LED on or off.

Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to switch RGB effects.

Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless

function of your router.

Press this button to turn on Game Mode.

Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to turn off the Game Mode.

• Gaming Port

Setup

1. Connect your gaming device to the Gaming Port of your router using an Ethernet cable.

2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

3. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > QoS. Enable QoS and fill in the maximum bandwidth

provided by your ISP.

Automatically prioritizes your game device traffic, letting you focus on play, not battling for bandwidth.

The router prioritizes and accelerates your online gaming to always run at top performance.

• QoS

Automatically detects and optimizes gaming streams to accelerate your game applications, even on a

crowded network, to run at high speeds.

Setup

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > QoS. Enable QoS and fill in the maximum bandwidth

provided by your ISP.

3. Choose Gaming.

• GPN

Slash your game ping and packet loss with GPN (Gamers Private Network). A shorter path from gamers

to game servers driven by real-time measurements and AI is your secret weapon for winning.

Setup

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration. Log in to the account of your subscribed GPN service and

select the device your want to accelerate.

• Mobile Game Acceleration

• Gear Acceleration

Prioritize and accelerate your game devices on a crowded network to reduce game latency and boost

game speed.

Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming during network congestion to give yourself the edge whether

you’re playing solo or on a team.

Setup

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > Gear Acceleration and turn on Device Priority to

prioritize internet traffic for specific devices.

Setup:

1. Launch the Tether app.

2. Go to Game Center and enable Game Boost.

Combo

Internet

10 Gbps 110 Gbps 1

SFP+

TP-LINK Archer GE800 Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK Archer GE800 Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK Archer GE800 Quick Installation Guide

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